Today I will be going through what I do in a ‘normal’ day in quarantine. It has been quite hard to adjust to this new experience but I have found that following the school timetable has really helped me. Also, if you have a pet, I am definitely jealous.

7:00-8:00am:

I normally wake up around this time. Sometimes I like to do a morning workout; there are many sources you can get ideas from, for example, our very own Ms Dent! I shower, get changed and head downstairs, make a cup of coffee and eat my breakfast. I always find that a good breakfast really helps me in the morning.  I tend to go for some granola and yoghurt, porridge or sometimes even a cheeky pastry.

8:00-8:55am:
As you know, the school day starts at 8:55am. However, being an A-Level student, I like to go over my notes or consider what we will be going over in the lesson ahead. In terms of resources, I use the internet, Kerboodle or the Moodle.

8:55-9:45am:

Time to start my first lesson. My teacher will set the work on Teams and I will work through it. If I have some time left, I will look on the internet for any additional useful information.

9:45-9:50am:
In this 5-minute break, I either annoy my family for a bit or go and get a fresh cup of coffee or water.  It’s important to stay hydrated!

9:50-10:40am:
Time for my second lesson.

10:40-11:05am:
A chance to read my book during ‘breaktime’. I am currently (re)reading The Godfather. If you have not read it (or seen the movie) you are definitely missing out and I really recommend it. If I am not in a reading mood, I will facetime my friends or watch something to clear my head.

11:05-12:45pm:
I have frees at this time so will usually work on my EPQ, revise what I have learnt recently or make a start on some homework. If I really need the break, I might watch some Netflix and eat a cookie.

12:45-2:05pm:
Time to make my lunch. This might be a sandwich, some pizza breads or even a toastie. I then spend some time catching up with my family, or write a letter to some of the people from the care home I volunteer at, or perhaps go for a walk.

2:05-3:00pm:
I have my final lessons of the day.

3:00-4:00pm:
I like to call my grandparents and see how they are doing. Then, I listen to a podcast on various topics, for example, there is one on King Henry VIII that I hope is helping with my history knowledge! (https://www.historyextra.com/article-type/podcast/)

4:00-5:00pm:
I do my homework and any revision I have left to do. If I have some extra time I work on the MOOC I’ve started on Unifrog (on the heart).

5:00pm-10:00pm:
I use this time to relax with family and help to make dinner. I do all sorts of things to unwind, from looking at clothes online, calling friends, attempting meditation and reading.

10:00pm:
I go to bed around this time so I am recharged for another day! I hope you are all doing well during this time and making sure you take time to relax.  Thanks for reading my post!

 

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